Yes, here is a band-aid for the wound we caused; some saran wrap for the glass window we shattered; a "compassionate" speech for the damage our regulations cause. The basic prog solution to a prog created problem. Standard operating procedure.

GG

9:11 am February 14, 2014

Gilbert W. Chapman wrote:

Interesting.

When the same type of drought occurred while the late President Grover Cleveland was in office, he vetoed legislation that would have sent money to farmers, saying that the problem should be addressed by local and state governments.

Oh . . . By the way . . .Did I mention that Grover Cleveland was a Democrat?

10:40 am February 14, 2014

DoubleStandard Obama wrote:

So, wildfire ravaged and drought stricken Oklahoma was DENIED Disaster relief because it is heavily Republican, but wildfire ravaged and drought stricken California was APPROVED Disaster relief because it is heavily Democrat.

Funny how that works in Obama's world, isn't it?

11:35 am February 14, 2014

Dennis Martin wrote:

We don't want cake, er, handouts here in the Valley. We want the water delivery system fixed to recognize that people and business are part of the environment as well.

12:00 pm February 14, 2014

NoPlanCalifornia wrote:

Interesting how California can spend every last tax dime (and more) that receive and NEVER plan for the future. Where are the additional reservoirs and water systems for this inevitable occurrence of nature? Well, that monies gone folks to pet projects of the left - and now your federal tax dollar will bail the state without a balance sheet out. Gotta love liberals. OWEblather is so dense he doesn't realize he doesn't need to BUY this vote - he's already got it as most conservatives have moved out of the once great state of CA

12:13 pm February 14, 2014

H. Craig Bradley wrote:

CLIMATE UNCHANGED

There is not really climate change in California, just a regional ( SW United States) drought that actually began back in 2001. California, and especially Southern California, have always been a semi-arid climate going back 100's of years. Another words, hot and dry is normal. A couple of wetter winters in between 2010-2011 really did not change the trend. One meteorologist claims we are in a 20-year dry cycle. Droughts and dry periods or cycles eventually come to an end and normal moisture usually returns.

If on the other hand, this is actually a permanent "climate change" then we have a big problem that the Federal government can not possibly solve or influence. A permanent drought ( actual "climate change") means ultimately there won't be enough water in California for all the current residents and farmers. The state's carrying capacity would thus be reduced and millions of people would have to migrate (leave CA) somewhere else. Where are they going go? That would become an even bigger problem or disruption. If it happens, all you can do is get ahead of it and leave before real estate prices crash because without adequate water supplies, there won't be any economic growth. The good part about actual "climate change" is that there will be far fewer people and more room- like in Detroit.

12:15 pm February 14, 2014

Snail Darter wrote:

Billions for tribute. Not one thin dime for growth!

12:16 pm February 14, 2014

H. Craig Bradley wrote:

REVISION TO THE NORM

Lake Mead, Nevada and Hoover Dam has been shrinking ( drying out ) for 14 years. If this trend continues, there won't be any pumpable water left in Hoover Dam, no hydropower, and ultimately, few people in places like Las Vegas. It will revert back to tumbleweeds and dust storms as it once was in the 1930's and earlier.

12:21 pm February 14, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

Federal Government Officials want droughts and have effectively prohibited the construction of all new dams in the United States for decades. No Federal money is available for any new water projects in California. Instead, they prefer to give money to thirsty farmers so that they get reelected. The last thing any elected official really wants to do is solve a problem. Its far more profitable to keep them going.

12:26 pm February 14, 2014

OhMy wrote:

Jut a couple of items - maybe someone from Calif. can answers this, what happened to the solar powered desalinization plant that was built years ago and never put into operation ?
Has Calif. explored the feasibity of using the newer, less energy consuming, desalinization technology developed in Australia ?
Has Calif. enlisted the likes of Hollywood for a serious water conservation campaign ?
Why have a watered lawn in arid/semi-arid climate, why not just use native desert plants ?
Why isn't the Calif. epa doing its job?

1:06 pm February 14, 2014

rpc wrote:

expedite -- Obama administration code for sending the aid via bullet train (to be built if they ever find the money).

1:14 pm February 14, 2014

President Obama wrote:

After I resolve the water problem I will be back again to spread around enough manure to make everyone happy.

2:54 pm February 14, 2014

Kheapathic wrote:

Only California could have a coastline that big and still have a drought. Many of the cities end up pumping water from various sources nowhere near where it's used. The Owens Lake got pumped dry, the Colorado River is at record lows, and Lake Mead is getting close to reaching all-time lows as well. Southern California is a desert and the climate change was brought on by people displacing water to beautify it. If the idiots in office would invest money for the future instead of quick-fixes we wouldn't have this issue. It's too bad that using tax dollars responsibly isn't on the agenda.

6:33 pm February 14, 2014

Anonymous wrote:

Relief for a drought in the desert.

Outstanding.

Take the money from the farm bill.

6:49 pm February 14, 2014

Julie Collura wrote:

Wow. So much negativity. I bet the farmers and ranchers that can stay in business, and continue to provide your food will appreciate the concern.

7:06 pm February 14, 2014

too much negativity is right. wrote:

You people are brainwashed against the president. Probably none of you could master a debate. But, man, anonymous comments--you're so brave, ;>(

11:32 pm February 14, 2014

Republibags - whiny as always wrote:

President Obama could cure death and RepubliCONS would cry like babies about the job killing immortality.

After all, the death industry would all but disappear.

10:33 am February 17, 2014

E. Demerath wrote:

If the criteria for payouts is weighted by percentage lost during the past two years our family (elderly parents, disabled brother, me and my husband and two teenage boys), we would top the list at everything and then some. My parents helped a lot of people throughout their business lives and now live in terror of how to pay for basic needs. I'm sure we won't be eligible for assistance, to help people like us someone has to care without getting a percentage or a fee and we haven't seen a lot of that in a long time, I'm not sure anymore that there are people who care and I don't mean the BS'ers that talk about it. The bank made the cows go in September and the land on Christmas Eve. Maybe we can get an environmental award, no more cows causing pollution? Many dairy families in our spot, auction houses raking it in, laughing in their caps, real estate agents playing both ends and sending a nice flower arrangement and a thank you for a fee that is 6 times what you will now make in a year. Coops averting their gazes, vendors taking the hits and middle aged men considering taking their lives because they don't know what to do from here. Mr. Obama, I did not vote for you but if you can help this desperate family, . . . well my representatives don't have a plan for us either. We no longer belong to the land, we will read local meters, sell things, teach and coach the children, cry about what should never have happened, and wake up each day to our new lives of quiet desperation. Our credit and our self respect will never be restored and a special kind of life will disappear. Don't forget us with our mangled feet protruding out from under the bus while the US safely consumed their dairy products, oblivious to the fact that the dairy aisle was filled at a loss to producers for much of the last five years.

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